Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body elongate, slender; color deep red above, pinkish below; caudal fin deep red, other fins pink; eyes large, red; snout moderately pointed; lower jaw slightly projecting; notch between spinous and soft dorsal; caudal fin deeply forked, lobes long and pointed. |
Similar Species |
Coloration, notch in dorsal fin and long, slender caudal fin lobes distinguishes this snapper from other snappers. |
Habitat |
Gulf |
Maximum Size |
100 cm (3 1/2 ft), common to 64 cm (25 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. X,11; A. III,8 (explain) |
Other Common Names |
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Previous Scientific Names |
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Comments |
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State size/bag limits |
None; Check for state record. |